Sep 26 California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10 percent or 11 percent. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11 percent tax on… Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it’ By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history. Continue reading
Sep 25 EU commissioner calls for more balanced trade with China, warns that Ukraine could endanger relations By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press He also warned in a speech on Monday to a university audience in Beijing that China's position on the war in Ukraine could endanger its relationship with Europe. Continue reading
Sep 25 Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and is committed to act By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press Pacific islands leaders gathered on Monday for a White House summit. Many have been critical of rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem. Continue reading
Sep 25 Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states By Associated Press Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday "these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."… Continue reading
Sep 25 Why the job market has weathered rising interest rates, grim economic forecasts By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Inflation has tumbled from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.7% on the back of the Fed’s rate hikes. Yet the unemployment rate, at a still-low 3.8%, has scarcely budged. Continue reading
Sep 25 How oil price hikes boost Russia’s war as drivers pay more for gas By David McHugh, Associated Press Behind the recent bump in price is Saudi Arabia's decision to slash how much oil it sends to global markets through the end of the year. Russia also is cutting back, and less supply means higher prices. Continue reading
Sep 25 Writers Guild reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Actors remain on strike, but movement on the writers’ demands could mean that the actors will find a resolution soon as well. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 3:51 Auto workers expand strike nationwide: ‘We’ll take as long as we have to’ By Ali Rogin, Eliot Barnhart The United Auto Workers expanded its strike to 38 more facilities in 20 different states on Friday. PBS NewsHour’s Ali Rogin reports on why more workers are joining the picket line, what they’re seeking and how it might affect consumers. Continue watching
Sep 22 What to know about California’s new proposed rules for property insurance companies By Adam Beam, Associated Press California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state. Ricardo Lara's announcement on Thursday comes after state lawmakers failed to agree on a new law for insurance companies. Continue reading